I thought “bumper cars” meant some kind of collision/combination of words in the theme answers. I had 5 of the 7 theme answers filled in with 1-2 blanks, and I still didn't get it. And I'm a car guy. Once I had the aha moment, things fell together …. So weird, and so much fun Now back to re-enjoying “Better Off Ted”, another odd, intelligent, and unfortunately short-lived show. And @lms, there's nothing like finding your place and your peeps thanks, Rexites, for being … …

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Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Idomeneo heroine …